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Features

July 10, 2026
MQ-25A Stingray completes second test flight

By Jarrett Heckert

July 9, 2026
India secures Sabang Port while Indonesia gets BrahMos and Astra
By Manish Kumar Jha
July 4, 2026
India-Japan strategic convergence deepens: Defence and economic security take centre stage
By Manish Kumar Jha
July 3, 2026
DAC clears ₹52,000 crore defence acquisition proposals to boost Military combat readiness
By Manish Kumar Jha
June 16, 2026
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to Take Charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff
By SP's Staff Correspondent

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Experts Speak

July 7, 2026
Cuba Must Endure

By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)

June 10, 2026
The Middle East Flares Up Again
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
May 21, 2026
An Arctic Blast in Mid-Summer
By Major General Atanu K Pattanaik (Retd)
May 12, 2026
Hypersonic Hiccups
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
May 12, 2026
Robot Fighter Jets
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)

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Stories from recent issue

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
"IAF — A Self-Assured, Capable and Globally Competitive Aerospace Power"

— Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, IAF

Indian Air Force – Post Operation Sindoor
By Air Marshal R.G.K. Kapoor (Retd)
IAF – Target '42 Squadrons'
By Manish Kumar Jha
Chariots of the Battlefield — Combat Helicopters
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
From Brazil to Bharat: Embraer's Commitment to India's Air Power
By Sankalp Shrivastava, Head of Embraer Defense & Security, India
The IAF's MiG-21: Farewell to a Legend
By Joseph Noronha

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News

July 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as CISC
Air Marshal Tejinder Singh took over as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) on July 1, 2026.
July 1, 2026
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit PVSM AVSM VM VSM took over as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force on July 1, 2026.
July 1, 2026
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann Assumes Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Air Command
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Vayu Sena Medal, assumed command of Southern Air Command as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief on July 1, 2026.
July 1, 2026
Air Marshal P.V. Shivanand taking over Command of South Western Air Command
Air Marshal P.V. Shivanand AVSM VM, assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command on July 1, 2026.
June 29, 2026
IAF Concludes No.5 Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP)
The fifth edition of the Capstone Seminar, marking the successful culmination of the Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP), was held on June 29.
June 25, 2026
IAF gets Final Operational Clearance of indigenous Airborne Early Warning & Control system 'Netra'
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the handing over of the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) certificate of the Indigenous 'Netra' Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
June 25, 2026
GA-ASI Adapts Ground Control Station To Fly MQ-9B
World Leader in UAS Invests in Upgrades That Ease MQ-9B Procurement
June 23, 2026
Embraer and OGMA conclude first C-390 Millennium maintenance for the Hungarian Air Force
Embraer and OGMA have successfully completed the first scheduled 24- month maintenance of a C-390 Millennium aircraft operated by the Hungarian Air Force.
June 20, 2026
Technological agility, strategic foresight & institutional innovation must for robust preparedness in today's uncertain world order: Defence Minister
"Atmanirbharta is key to ensure national security on own terms"
June 19, 2026
Jharkhand's Largest-Ever Mega Eye Surgical Camp Concludes Under Operation DRISHTI
A specialised ophthalmic team from the Indian Army and Indian Air Force has successfully conducted the 9th Mega Surgical Advanced Eye Camp under Operation DRISHTI at Military Hospital, Namkum, Ranchi between June 15-19, 2026.
June 19, 2026
Preparing to Celebrate International Day of Yoga 2026
Physical fitness, mental resilience and inner balance are essential attributes of every Air Warrior. Upholding these values, Indian Air Force is gearing up to celebrate International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2026 with the conduct of Common Yoga Protocol, reaffirming its commitment to fitness, resilience and holistic well-being.
June 18, 2026
SMPP Partners with KNDS to Manufacture Advanced Loitering Munitions in India
Teaming agreement combines technology transfer and indigenous manufacturing to support India's Atmanirbhar Bharat vision and meet emerging operational requirements of the Armed Forces
June 17, 2026
US Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the US Air Force (USAF) for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
June 16, 2026
North Dakota Neighbors Come Together To Ensure Flight Ops Continue
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., (GA-ASI) has temporarily relocated its flight operations in North Dakota in an agreement that underscores the maturity of today's uncrewed aircraft and the value of good neighbors.
June 13, 2026
Defence Minister reviews Combined Graduation Parade of 217 Course at Air Force Academy, Dundigal
231 Flight Cadets, including first batch of women NDA entrants, commissioned as officers in Indian Air Force
June 11, 2026
Honeywell delivers first TPE331-12B engine for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HTT-40 trainer aircraft
Delivery supports Indian Air Force pilot training and expands local manufacturing and sustainment capabilities
June 2, 2026
DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have conducted the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform.
June 1, 2026
Boeing validates MQ-28 stealth performance
The proven, advanced collaborative combat aircraft adds enhanced survivability to robust capabilities
June 1, 2026
Northrop Grumman to Demonstrate Space-Based Interceptor Capabilities with Apex for US Space Force
Following successful ground tests this year, company is on track to deliver on-orbit capability by 2027
June 1, 2026
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry Assumes the Appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry, AVSM, VSM assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command on June 1, 2026. He was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1989.
May 31, 2026
General N.S. Raja Subramani assumes charge as Chief of Defence Staff & Secretary, Department of Military Affairs
General N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM, assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs on May 31, 2026.
May 30, 2026
Indian Air Force Conducts Round-the-Clock Aerial Firefighting Operations in Kasauli
The Indian Air Force received information about Forest fire near Kasauli on 26th May and a Cheetah helicopter was immediately launched to assess the situation.
May 28, 2026
Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Celebrates 30 Years of Precision, Passion & Professional Excellence
The iconic Indian Air Force formation aerobatic team, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, marked its 30th Anniversary at Air Force Station Bidar on May 26, 2026.
May 27, 2026
GA-ASI and US Air Force Demonstrate Advanced Manned-Unmanned Teaming With MQ-20 Avenger® and F-35 in Joint Autonomy Exercise
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the F-35 Joint Program Office, 309th Software Engineering Group, 461st Flight Test Squadron, 370th Flight Test Squadron, Lockheed Martin, and Autonodyne recently collaborated on a flight test that demonstrated advanced Manned-Unmanned Teaming.
May 26, 2026
Bombardier Defense to Provide Three Bombardier Global 6500 Aircraft for Maritime Surveillance in Australia
Bombardier Defense is proud to announce that it will provide three Global 6500 aircraft to fly maritime surveillance missions for the Australian Border Force.
May 24, 2026
Graduation Ceremony of 48th Flight Test Course
Eleven Test Pilots and Six Flight Test Engineers of the 48th Flight Test Course graduated from the Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) in Bengaluru on May 23, 2026 post completion of a rigorous 48 weeks multi-discipline training curriculum.
May 23, 2026
Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at Garud Regimental Training Centre Air Force Station Chandinagar
To mark the successful completion of training of Air Force Special Forces operatives of 'Garud' force, Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held on 23 May 2026 at Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar.
May 22, 2026
Successful test-launch of Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
Short Range Ballistic Missile 'Agni-1' was successfully test-launched from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha on May 22, 2026.
May 21, 2026
YFQ-42A Returns to Flight Testing
The YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft, built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the US Air Force, has returned to flight testing following a round of safety reviews and software enhancements for the new uncrewed fighter jet.
May 21, 2026
GA-ASI Completes First Flight of MQ-9B With AEW Pods
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew its MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft for the first time with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) pods.
May 21, 2026
Northrop Grumman Boosts E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Maintenance, Training with Augmented and Virtual Reality
Digital tools streamline E-2D fleet maintenance and training to keep aircraft mission-ready
May 19, 2026
Boeing MQ-25A Stingray cleared for low-rate initial production
The milestone supports Boeing's focus on delivering the unmanned aerial refueller to the U.S. Navy
May 19, 2026
Major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO completes development trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-V3 in Air-to-Ground & Air-to-Air modes
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes at DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
May 19, 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Vietnam's Deputy PM & Defence Minister General Phan Van Giang hold bilateral talks in Hanoi
Reaffirm commitment to maintaining peace, stability, security, safety & freedom of navigation in Indo-Pacific region
May 15, 2026
Defence Minister and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lay foundation stones for AMCA's Core Integration & Flight Testing Centre and Naval Systems Manufacturing Facility
Grounding ceremonies held for private sector projects for Ammunitions, Propellants & Fuses; 8 companies collaborate to establish Drone City in the state
May 13, 2026
CAPSS-HQ Maintenance Command Joint Aerospace Power Seminar Conducted at Nagpur
Headquarters Maintenance Command of the Indian Air Force, in collaboration with the Centre for Airpower and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), an autonomous defence think tank, successfully conducted a one-day Joint Aerospace Power Seminar at Nagpur on May 11, 2026.
May 12, 2026
Steadicopter Unveils Golden Eagle Mothership Architecture for Stand-Off ISR and Tactical aerial deployment
New operational concept transforms rotary RUAS into an airborne deployment hub for distributed ISR, strike support and long-range mission flexibility
May 11, 2026
Operation Sindoor- 88 Hours Commemorative Run May 7 to May 10, 2026
88 hours, 600 runners from IAF, IA and Civil volunteers participated in the Run.
May 11, 2026
GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate APKWS on MQ-9A Reaper^®
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in collaboration with the US Air Force (USAF), has conducted flight tests of an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) using a USAF MQ-9A Reaper^® Remotely Piloted Aircraft. MQ-9A is produced by GA-ASI.
May 11, 2026
Embraer Names India's Bharat Forge as New Supplier
The company will supply forged raw materials, reinforcing Embraer's strategy of expanding and diversifying its global supplier base
May 9, 2026
Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani (Retd) appointed as Chief of Defence Staff
The Government has appointed Lt General N.S. Raja Subramani, PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) as the Chief of Defence Staff, who shall also function as the Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs, with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.
May 8, 2026
DRDO & IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off the coast of Odisha on May 7, 2026.
May 6, 2026
MBDA to implement MICA missiles MRO capabilities in India
MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force for the development of a local capability for the Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) of MICA Missiles.
May 7, 2026
Andhra Pradesh Secures Landmark AMCA Flight Testing & Integration Complex at Puttaparthi
AP Allocates 350 Acres for DRDO-ADA AMCA Flight Testing Hub; 300 More Acres Planned for Aerospace Manufacturing Ecosystem
May 4, 2026
Embraer and Generation 5 Holding Sign Exclusive Strategic Partnership Agreement for the C-390 Millennium Program in the UAE
Embraer, one of the world's aerospace industry leaders, and Generation 5 Holding, a UAE-based defence and technology company, have signed an exclusive strategic partnership agreement to cover a comprehensive scope of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft in the UAE.
May 4, 2026
Tawazun Awards Contract to Embraer for Up to 20 C-390 Millennium for the UAE Air Force
C-390 to enhance UAE Air Force and Air Defence's military, humanitarian, and interoperability capabilities
April 30, 2026
Northrop Grumman's E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Strengthens Mission Readiness for Global Forces

Sustained production momentum and capacity positions the company to meet evolving operational demands
April 29, 2026
DRDO & Indian Navy successfully conduct maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range
Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) from the Navy's helicopter platform off the coast of Bay of Bengal in Odisha.
April 27, 2026
Boeing, US Navy Achieve Successful MQ-25A Test Flight
Boeing and the US Navy have successfully completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray™.
April 23, 2026
Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) Activation at Sultanpur on Purvanchal Expressway
The Indian Air Force activated 'Emergency Landing Facility' (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur District on April 22, 2026, both by day and night, showcasing its operational capability to bolster its defence readiness.
April 20, 2026
KC-390 Millennium visits 11 countries and flies more than 140 hours during global demonstration tour
After flying more than 47,000 nautical miles, completing 54 flights, and operating across 11 countries over a period of more than 70 days, the KC-390 Millennium finished it most recently world tour, with 100% mission accomplishment in its international demonstration campaign.
April 20, 2026
GA-ASI Selected by US Navy PMA-281 for Collaborative Autonomy Mission Planning and Debrief Project

CAMP Initiative To Demonstrate Advanced Mission Planning, AI Model Management, and Autonomy Workflows
April 20, 2026
GA-ASI Completes MQ-9B 'Flight Into Known Icing' Flight Tests
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has conducted a series of flight tests aimed at certifying the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI).
April 14, 2026
Joint Statement on GE F414 Engine Co-production
GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) have announced an agreement on technical matters related to F414 engine co-production. The joint statement from both parties reads as follows
April 13, 2026
Secretary (Defence Production) Inaugurates LCH Production Line at HAL's New Helicopter Factory, Strengthening Self-Reliance
Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production), Ministry of Defence today inaugurated Prachand Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) structure assembly line and an Automated Storage & Retrieval System (ASRS) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's New Helicopter Factory in Tumakuru, Karnataka.
April 13, 2026
GE Aerospace signs contract with Indian Air Force to help establish an In-Country Depot for F404-IN20 Engines
Facility will enhance in-country repair and overhaul infrastructure supporting sustainment and availability of F404-IN20 engine that powers the Tejas LCA aircraft fleet
April 13, 2026
Northrop Grumman and US Air Force Accelerate Sentinel Program Momentum
A revised acquisition approach is speeding Northrop Grumman's development of the next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile program.
April 11, 2026
IAF Conducts Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave 2026
The Maintenance Command Commanders' Conclave was held at Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur on April 10 & 11, 2026. Air Marshal Yalla Umesh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, presided over the Conclave.
April 8, 2026
Embraer and CIAC sign memorandum of understanding to leverage Colombia's aerospace industry

Embraer and the Colombian Aeronautical Industry Corporation (CIAC) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at FIDAE for a possible expansion of industrial and technical cooperation to boost Colombia's aerospace industry.
April 1, 2026
Boeing and Department of War Sign 7-Year Framework to Expand PAC-3 Seeker Production
Boeing and the US Department of War (DOW) have agreed to a seven-year framework to triple production of PAC-3^® seekers to meet global demand for air and missile defense to protect service members, civilians and critical infrastructure.
March 31, 2026
Atmanirbhar Bharat: MoD & BEL sign ₹1,950 crore contract for Mountain Radars for IAF
Strengthening India's indigenous defence capabilities under Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has inked a major capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two Mountain Radars, including associated equipment and required infrastructure for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of around ₹1,950 crore.
March 31, 2026
Embraer's KC-390 Millennium Successfully Concludes Cold Weather Campaign in Sweden
The next-generation aircraft demonstrated full suitability for Arctic operations and Agile Combat Employment
March 30, 2026
The Indonesian Ministry of Defense Selects the PC-24 With an Order for Twelve Aircraft

The Indonesian Ministry of Defense has selected the PC-24 to support the Indonesian Air Force transport pilot training, air transport and liaison missions.
March 27, 2026
MoD inks ₹858 crore contracts for Tunguska Air Defence Missile System & Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Aircraft
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts, worth a total of ₹858 crore, for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P-8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft.